Fur-Ever Friends of NC

11/12/2024

This past Saturday we held our annual Share The Warmth Event. We enjoy being able to help those in need in the community. Thanks to our donors we were able to help 39 pet owners totaling 71 dogs and 69 cats. We are also thankful to our volunteers who braved the cold with us to serve our wonderful community.
Special thanks to Flow Subaru of Winston-Salem for hosting us for the 3rd year. It’s awesome when we can partner with other fellow animal lovers to accomplish our goal.

If you would like more information on volunteering , donating or general info please click the link below.

https://fureverfriendsnc.org/

10/12/2024

Thank you Summit Holistic Healing for supporting Pianos for Paws! Offering Hand-Selected, Holistic & Integrative Services to Elevate Your Mind, Body, and Soul.
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10/12/2024

Thank you Cinny Graham for your generous support of Pianos for Paws! Cinny dedicated her donation to her precious poodle pup Blue. He lost the use of his legs a couple years ago, but has never lost his toy-joy!

09/12/2024

Thank you Medina Painting for sponsoring Pianos for Paws! Ezequiel is a big animal lover and has 2 cats and 1 dog of his own. Serving the triad area for your painting needs.

03/12/2024

https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/fur-ever-friends-of-nc-giving-tuesday-campaign
Fur-Ever Friends of NC wants to thank the generosity of Flow Subaru of Winston-Salem for being a recipient of The Subaru Share The Love event. Flow Subaru also hosts our Share The Warmth annual distribution event which takes place this Saturday, 12/7/24, from 10:00 am-12:00 p.m. We will be giving out pine shavings and pet food at Flow Subaru. Please consider helping support this event by donating. The Share The Warmth program also provides year-round pet food to the underserved through our partnership with 6 food pantries.

03/12/2024

Please remember to bring your pets inside during this cold snap! Even with a dog house, they are not protected from hypothermia. Dogs and cats can get hypothermia when the temperatures plummet below 32 degrees, Dog houses that are not raised from the ground take on the ground temperature, so it does not provide adequate shelter in these conditions. In addition, unless your garage is heated, it will not provide enough warmth to keep your pets safe from suffering and freezing. Bedding is necessary to ensure they have a soft place to keep warm. Also remember that water bowls can freeze so please ensure that your pet has access to water. Lack of water can cause dehydration which may result in kidney failure.

If you see a dog outside in these temperatures, please call the Sheriff's Office at (336) 727-2112 (answered 24-hours at FCSO) or Crime Stoppers and Text-A-Tip at (336) 276-1717. This provides an anonymous way to report abuse. We have to be the voices for pets during these extreme weather days!

02/12/2024

Thank you Rob and Pam Saunders for sponsoring Pianos for Paws in honor of a beloved pet:

Bella was a rescue that landed at FHS and we adopted her after a call from our dear friend Cindy Sutton to come over and meet her. It was one of the best decisions we could have ever made. Her precious playful and affectionate personality was such a joy. She loved treats and naps, short walks, beach trips and playing with her many toys!!

She crossed the rainbow bridge in June of 2024 as a 17 year old senior. Unfortunately she suffered with Cushings disease. Our hearts will never be the same and we are eternally grateful to have had her in our lives.

We were blessed beyond measure with her love, sweet face and personality.

30/11/2024

Get ready for our annual Share The Warmth Event:

Saturday December 7th
10am - 12pm
At Flow Subaru of Winston Salem off PeterscreFlow Subaru of Winston-Salemk Parkway.
This is our 3rd year partnering with Flow Subaru of Winston-Salem.

We will be serving the community with free pet food, shavings and valuable information. If you are in need or know someone who is please share this information with them.

28/11/2024

What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving.

We are thankful for our numerous volunteers who make it possible to help the community. We are also thankful for the countless relationships we have with our donors and rescues that support our different programs and pet food pantries.

From our homes to yours we hope you have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

We would like to take a moment and share some photos of our wonderful volunteers and board members who give countless hours to our foundation.

28/11/2024

As you gather and think of all your blessings, we wanted to share a heart-warming request FFNC was honored to receive. Our Nikon Fund was established in 2014 to help K9 officers as they transition from work to retirement. Nikon was a WSPD K9 officer partner to her handler, Karen Simmons. We recently were contacted to help with medical expenses for an honorable retired K9 from the WSPD named Baron. Baron served for the W-S department alongside his handler, Officer Wallace, from 2017-2022. During his career, K9 Baron was responsible for numerous apprehensions of violent criminals, including murder suspects and armed robbery suspects. K9 Baron retired with over $300,000 worth of narcotic seizures and as Officer Wallace said, “kept me safe for five years”. He now is enjoying retirement at home since 2022. Thank you K9 Baron for your service and sacrifice. We are honored to help and appreciate you and your fearless heart! ❤️

27/11/2024

Patrick Swayze once said, "They told me my house smelled like dogs, and I asked them, do you know what a dog smells like?" It smells like gratitude, loyalty, nobility, affection, pure unconditional love. And in spite of all they've been through, they smell no resentment. So blessed that my house smells like dogs. "

26/11/2024

Thank you Sutton Brothers Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical for being our "Let the Music Play" Sponsor of Pianos for Paws!

26/11/2024

Here are some things to keep in mind when celebrating Thanksgiving with pets:

* What to feed your pet.
Small amounts of plain, boneless, and skinless turkey are safe for pets. You can also feed your pet plain cooked pumpkin, plain sweet potatoes, and plain cooked peas.

*Avoid feeding your pet turkey skin, bones, gravy, sauces, dressing, and other table scraps. These foods can be hard for pets to digest and can cause pancreatitis, vomiting, diarrhea, and other digestive issues.

* Other things to avoid.
DO NOT feed your pet chocolate, raisins, grapes, onions, garlic, shallots, leeks, and xylitol. Chocolate can be harmful for pets, even though many dogs find it tempting. Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that can be deadly if consumed by dogs or cats. Keep pets away from trash. Put the trash away in a tightly secured trash bag placed in a closed container outdoors or behind a securely closed. Contact poison control. If you need urgent assistance, you can call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661.

From our homes to yours, we at Fur-Ever Friends of NC wish you all a safe, warm and happy Thanksgiving.

23/11/2024

Huge shout out and big thanks to Red Feather Equine Sanctuary & Fairytale Farm Rescue & Sanctuary for sharing donations with us today. It’s awesome when we come together to help our communities near and far. This hugely helps us to continue to keep our food pantries supplied with pet food and our upcoming Share The Warmth event in the coming months. We appreciate you!

21/11/2024

Thank you Twin City Web Solutions for sponsoring Pianos for Paws! TCWS provides personalized marketing services to small businesses, nonprofits, and government entities.

Why did they sponsor Pianos for Paws? "We previously provided marketing services to FFNC. In the course of that work, we discovered that this all volunteer organization provides much needed help to pets and their families in our community. We’re proud to be a sponsor so that FFNC can continue its mission."

20/11/2024

Tis the season. Keep these plant away from your pets. These can cause medical emergencies none of us would want to have anytime especially during the holidays. Although they are beautiful to see and to decorate the home with its unsafe for the furbabies.

14/11/2024

Deer season…What you should know…

https://www.wxii12.com/article/deer-mating-season-2024-aaa-north-carolina/62884771?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1cnsdKgZ4eXnq8zSsE3usvzuk6Ze2lYkZljGIPb0c-07QSIaA6XAG5RA0_aem_jKBZEesviclbeOGZBFsw4g

According to AAA, mid-October to December is the worst time of the year for vehicle collisions with animals.